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Police nabs Rs. 200 million worth ‘MDMA’ drug haul from Ambalangoda
Police arrested a person with 12 kilos of Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) worth over Rs. 200 million stored in Patabandimulla area, Ambalangoda during a special operation, last evening (15).
Police cautious parents on drug rackets using inhalers
Police have busted a drug racket using inhalers that distributed among school children recently, Police Spokesman SSP Jaliya Senaratne said, today (Aug 16).
420 Sri Lankans to arrive at BIA from Dubai
EK 2528 Emirates flight carrying 420 Sri Lankans, from Dubai, is scheduled to arrive at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) around 4.20 p.m. today (Aug 16), Airport Duty Manager said.
Coronavirus recoveries increase to 2,658
The total Coronavirus recoveries has increased to 2,658 with 12 more patients being recovered and discharged from hospitals on Friday (August 14).
STF nabs illegal firearms 'Mini-Factory'
The Special Task Force (STF) raided a 'mini-factory' that manufactured illegal firearms - shotguns, live rounds and equipment used for firearm manufacturing- in Madagangoda, Walasmulla and has taken the owner into the custody, last evening (Aug 12).
2,646 Coronavirus positives recovered and discharged from hospitals
The total recovered Coronavirus positives rose to 2646 with 08 persons being recovered and discharged from hospitals during the last 24-hours,
SLN foils 6,381 kilos of turmeric smuggling racket via sea
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 13 suspects with 6,381 kilos of turmeric, during an attempt to smuggle into the island via western seas, yesterday (11).
Navy nabs 275 kilos of kerala cannabis off Point Pedro
Navy nabbed over 275 kilos of kerala cannabis during a special raid carried out at the seas off Point Pedro, Jaffna yesterday (11).
Police foils antiquities theft attempt in Hali-Ela
Hali-Ela Police nabbed five persons following an attempt to exhume antiquities in Uduwara, Hali-Ela area, following a tip-off last evening (11).
Army troops clear debris
Soldiers attached to the 19 Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) cleared the debris of the landslide hit Maussakele road that blocked the transportation of the Mohini Ella, Maussakele, Nuwara Eliya.
Facebook party : 20 youths arrested
Police arrested 20 people, including a hotel owner and five women, during a raid carried out at a Facebook party, where they had used illegal drugs, last evening (9).
Total Coronavirus recoveries rise to 2,579
The total Coronavirus patients recovered and discharged from hospitals has risen to 2,579 so far.
SLN opens RO plant at Panama Bodhirukkarama Temple
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has installed a Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant, at the ancient Bodhirukkarama Viharaya in Panama, yesterday (7).
15ft high new fence at Welikada Prison, soon
Preparations are underway to construct a 15- feet high new security fence at the Welikada Prison.
Injured Sri Lankans in Beirut explosions rose to 14
The total number of injured Sri Lankans due to the Beirut explosions has risen to 14, Foreign Relations Ministry said yesterday (Aug 07).
SLN introduces a floating damage control simulator
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) introduced a newly designed damage control platform to the 4th Fast Attack Flotilla, Trincomalee for their training purposes during a brief ceremony held at the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) recently (5 Aug).
Ten Sri Lankans injured in Beirut explosions
The number of injured Sri Lankans due to the Beirut explosions has increased to 10 persons, said Foreign Relations Ministry yesterday (Aug 06).
Five Coronavirus positives reported, yesterday
The total Coronavirus positive cases reported has increased to 2,839 with five more new patients reported yesterday (August 5).
General Election 2020 concludes peacefully
The General Election for Sri Lanka's 9th Parliament was conducted peacefully at 5pm, today, the Police said.
Two Sri Lankans among injured in Beirut explosions
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Lebanon confirmed that two Sri Lankans have also been injured in the explosions in Beirut, yesterday.
Underworld criminal ‘SF Lokka’ shot dead
The notorious underworld criminal Eron Ranasinghe (32), alias 'SF Lokka' was shot dead at the railway crossing at Dahaiyagama junction, Anuradhapura, a short while ago, the Police said.
Met Dept. alerts naval and fishing communities
Issuing a marine weather forecast at 5.30 a.m. today (Aug 5), the Meteorology Department has requested the naval and fishing communities and those who are living along coastal areas, from Beruwala to Hambantota via Galle to be vigilant on rough seas.
Police arrest another underworld drug smuggler
The Peliyagoda Police have arrested an aide of a notorious drug smuggler 'Keselwatte Raina' near the Peliyagoda expressway bridge on Tuesday (August 4).
All geared for peaceful election - Police
Sri Lanka Police have deployed over 69,500 Policemen for election related duties around the country to ensure a fair and peaceful election, Police Spokesman SSP Jaliya Senaratne said, today (Aug 4).
Navy brings critically ill fisherman ashore for treatment
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has brought a critically ill fisherman ashore for treatment, yesterday (Aug 3).